This is not about students not being held accountable for behavior,” state Rep. Anthony Nolan said. “This is about students ...

As of Feb. 5, the bill had been referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding and a public hearing is expected in the coming weeks.

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers. Families earning up to roughly $60,000 may qualify, depending on income and number of children.